Academic Calendar:                

• First Semester: Early March to Late June
• Second Semester: Mid-July to Mid-November

University’s faculties/schools:
Arts, Business, Creative Arts and Industries, Education, Engineering, Law, Medical and Health Sciences, Science, and Theology (http://www.auckland.ac.nz/cir_faculties)

Auckland Abroad exchange students must take a full time course of study with a maximum load of 60 points per semester, which generally makes up to 4 courses. Please consult the Course Catalogue for point assignments. To determine the “new points” value of a course, see www.auckland.ac.nz/ndeva, enter as a guest, and click “Course Catalogue”.

On-campus accommodation:
Self-catering residences and three Halls of Residences are several accommodation options at the University of Auckland. Exchange students are strongly encouraged to apply online for University Accommodation at www.auckland.ac.nz/accommodation as early as possible. You do not need to be accepted by the University of Auckland to apply online. Application fee is NZ$75.

Off-campus accommodation:
There is a wide range of rental accommodation available close to the university, ranging from fully furnished apartments to bungalow houses (flats). The monthly fee for a homestay starts from NZ$817, while flatting ranges from NZ$600 to $860 per month.
http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/for/prospective/living/accommodation/
private/private_accommodation.cfm

Estimated living costs (excluding housing): NZ$500 to NZ$1050 per month
(http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/for/currentstudents/internationalcommunity/
living_akl/livingcosts.cfm)

Insurance:
The University of Auckland has selected StudentSafe University as their preferred insurance provider for all International Students. The premium for International Student Health and Travel Insurance for a single student is NZD$222.50 per semester.
(http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/for/prospective/welcomes/internationalstudents
/predeparture/insurance.cfm)